Smoking cigarettes

[slick635235]

I was wondering if someone can tell me if smoking cigarettes stunts human height if this is done during puberty or the teenage years. I heard that this statement is an old wive's tale from a few sources and is true from other sources. Can an expert please confirm if this right or wrong? My friend insists that the above statement is true, but I don't agree with him. What are the facts and why would people even say this statement if it isn't even true? Are there any documented cases that it does stunt growth or were your parents just trying to scare you from not smoking cigarettes. Thanks

 

[Texasac]

That's definately a wives tale. I am sure it is just intended to prevent dumb ass kids from starting smoking in the first place. I don't really see how the damage that smoking does to the lungs, throat, etc. would have anything to do with factors involved in the development phase. From a observation standpoint, how many people do you know that are huge and have smoked from an early age? I know a lot. I am not advocating that it's healthy but I don't see a connection to height.

 

[slick635235]

Who Here Is Over 6ft And Smokes?

 

[bigstve12]

don't think youll find a good amount of smokers on this site

 

[slick635235]

who is going to answer my question?

 

[MikeMartial]

Keywords of the day are:

"Elite" and "Fitness". I doubt anyone here smokes regularly, and if they did, they probably aren't proud of it, nor will admit it.

I grew up in a household where both parents smoked since they were teens. My dad is 6'2. I had to deal with second hand smoke till I was 20, and I'm 6'1.

My mother is 5'1. So, take what you will from that. I think if smoking stunted growth, we'd have a lot of short people kicking around.

 

[chewyxrage]

Who Here Is Over 6ft And Smokes?

me


6'3

 

[annabelletx]

i am not anywhere near 6. i am only 5'7, but i do smoke alot. not very proud of it. but actually if a very young teen did start smoking large ( we are talking at least 2 packs a day) then yes it could stunt their growth. however, it would be a very tiny amount. nothing noticeable.